Model 550ESP Owner's Guide
Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty Directed Electronics, Inc.
DALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DEI OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DEI SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . Standard Transmitter Configuration . . . . . . What Is Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Transmitter Configuration controls the Arm function. controls the Disarm function. controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output. controls the Panic function. and and 2 pressed simultaneously control Remote Start. pressed simultaneously control an Auxiliary Output. © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.
What is Included ■ A control module ■ An XHF receiver/antenna ■ Two four-button transmitters ■ A Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ■ A Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ■ A red status LED indicator light ■ A push-button Valet® switch ■ Your warranty registration ■ FailSafe® Starter Kill (Ready feature, may require extra labor) ■ A shut-down toggle switch Important Information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system.
System Maintenance The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium battery that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery begins to weaken, operating range will be reduced and the LED on the remote will dim. Your Warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
Caution This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and contrary the product's intended use. Transmitter Functions The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function.
Button Silent Mode™ and an optional auxiliary function are controlled by pressing . Silent Mode™ works by pressing for less than one second. An optional auxiliary function, such as trunk release, is controlled by pressing and holding for 1.5 seconds. The auxiliary output controls _____________________________. Button The panic function is controlled by pressing and holding for 1 second. and Buttons The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously.
Using Your System Warning! Safety First The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: ■ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. ■ When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be performed by an authorized DEI dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide.
Arming You can arm the system by pressing of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also lock. While the system is armed, the status LED will flash approximately twice per second, indicating that the system is actively protecting your vehicle.
■ Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence. The sequence consists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing for a pre-programmed period, which can range in duration from 1 to 180 seconds. ■ If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast.
■ Pressing a second time within five seconds: The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp. Zone 2 is now bypassed. ■ Pressing a third time within five seconds: The siren chirps three times followed by a long chirp. Zone 4 is now bypassed. ■ Pressing a fourth time within five seconds: The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones 2 and 4 are now bypassed. ■ Pressing a fifth time within five seconds: The siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp.
Disarming To turn off, or disarm the security system, press again. You will hear two chirps, and the parking lights will flash twice. If the power locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also unlock. The siren chirping either four or five times when disarming indicates Tamper Alert, which is described in the Diagnostics Section of this guide. High Security Disarm Your security system includes a High Security Disarm feature.
To disarm the security system, turn the ignition key on and press the Valet® switch the preset number of times within DRW-35 15 seconds. If the system does not disarm, you may have waited too long; turn the ignition off and repeat the process. IMPORTANT! The Valet® switch can be programmed to respond to 1-5 presses for the disarm function. You must check with the installer to verify the programming for your individual unit.
Panic Mode If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by triggering the system with your transmitter! Just press and hold for 1 second, and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To stop Panic Mode at any time, press on the transmit- ter again. Valet Mode Valet® Mode prevents your security system from arming and triggering either automatically or when using the remote transmitter.
Remote Valet You can also activate Valet® Mode using the remote transmitter: 1. Open any vehicle door. 2. Press . 3. Press . 4. Press again. The status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet® Mode and will turn off if you are exiting Valet® Mode. Remote Start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control system.
About three seconds after the parking lights flash, the system will engage the starter until the vehicle is successfully running. If the motor is not running after six seconds, the system will stop cranking the starter. After three seconds, the system will attempt to start the motor again. If your motor is not running after three attempts, the system will stop the remote start sequence. It is not necessary to disarm your system before remote starting the vehicle.
To shut down the remote start: 1. Disarm the security system (if armed) by pressing on the transmitter. 2. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Step on the brake pedal. The remote start system will be shut down when you step on the brake pedal. The vehicle motor, however, will continue to run because the ignition has been turned on. The vehicle will now operate as usual.
Timer Mode Timer Mode automatically starts your vehicle engine and runs it for a pre-programmed time period, every three hours for a total of six operation cycles. Timer Mode helps to ensure that your engine will start in the morning after being parked outside during a night of extremely cold temperatures. IMPORTANT! This feature must only be used in open areas, never in an enclosed area such as a garage. To enter Timer Mode: 1. Start the vehicle by pressing and releasing and on the transmitter. 2.
To exit Timer Mode: Timer Mode can be exited by turning the ignition on with the key any time that the vehicle engine is not running. You can also exit Timer Mode using the transmitter by following these steps: 1. Start the engine by pressing and on the transmitter simultaneously. 2. Press and release on the transmitter. 3. Within two seconds, press and release and on the transmitter again. 4.
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ (NPC™). It prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc. Example: The alarm triggers three times. Each time, the same sensor or switch is triggering the alarm. The three triggers are within 60 minutes of each other. NPC™ will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarms.
Safety Features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. Over and Under Rev Protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels. This feature prevents damage to the motor due to fuel delivery system failures or other problems which may cause the engine to race.
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry will prevent the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation. NOTE: The starter anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is operating the motor and the Failsafe® Starter Kill relay has been installed.
that input ceases, the security system will resume normal monitoring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm your security system before the interior light turns off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification chirp. Once the light turns off, however, the security system resumes normal monitoring. NOTE: Bypass Notification does not occur when the system is in Silent Mode or if the notification chirps have been programmed by the installer not to sound.
ZONE (Number of LED Flashes) DESCRIPTION 1 Instant trigger - hood pinswitch 2 Instant trigger - a heavier impact detected by the shock sensor 3 Door switch trigger 4 Instant trigger - for optional sensors 5 Ignition trigger DEALER-INSTALLED OPTIONS If the Warn Away® response is triggered, the LED will not report it. NOTE: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory.
trol unit and fail to operate the system. To re-sync the remote simply press several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the transmitters normally. High Frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal. Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range, even in areas with high radio interference.
Rapid Resume Logic This DEI® system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is in Valet® Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet® Mode. This applies to all states of the system including arm, disarm, and Valet® Mode.
system is in Valet® Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system remains in Valet® Mode, the LED will come back on the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. Programming Options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require installation labor. The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in Bold.
■ Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active door locking (only when arming with the transmitter). Passive locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30-second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. ■ Panic mode enabled/disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.) ■ Forced passive arming on or off.
times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter will be disabled. To start the car, it will be necessary to arm the car with the remote and then disarm it with the remote.
Security & Convenience Expansions Listed below are some of the many expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Field Disturbance Sensor: An invisible dome of coverage is established by installing the 508D “radar” sensor. Your system can react to any intrusions into this field with the full triggered sequence.
Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can control some manufacturers' power door lock systems. For other systems, additional parts may be required. Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is provided with the 529T and 530T systems. These can operate power windows, and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed, roll them down, or both up and down. Glossary of Terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle.
LED: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. Shock Sensor: This system is packaged with a Stinger™ DoubleGuard® shock sensor. This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass. Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system.
✂ QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Arming Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. ■ To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. Arming while driving ■ To arm the system while driving, press on your transmitter while the vehicle is running. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. Disarming ■ To disarm, press will flash twice. .
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, DEI is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
